This category of weapons includes all types of dagger, swords and axes:
  • small knife (no weapon equipped)
  • Dagger
  • Poniard
  • Shortsword
  • Falchion
  • Longsword
  • Two-handed sword
  • Field axe
  • Hand axe
  • Battleaxe
They generally have high damage potential, but low or moderate penetration.

A character's proficiency in using them is measured by his Edged Weapons skill.